3A - 5012 16 Avenue NW · MONTGOMERY
January 15, 2026
PassA bottle of sanitizer was not labelled. , - All chemical bottles must be labelled. A staff member corrected during inspection.
Dishwasher chlorine was measured at 10ppm at the dishes. The chlorine in the bucket lost its strength. The owner switched to a new bottle.
Chicken and pork was observed on the floor in the walk-in freezer. , - All food product must be 6" off the ground.
1) In the dry storage, Raw wood is used as reinforcement for the shelves. , - Have the surface of the wood finish so it can be easy-to-clean, durable and non-porous., 2) Shelves in the three doors stand up cooler observed to be rusting. , - Ensure that the shelves are refinished and sealed.
The following areas need to be clean:, 1) Grease build-up on the kitchen wall and ceiling tiles by the canopy. , 2) Grease and food debris build-up underneath and between the deep fryers., 3) Food debris on the floor of the walk-in freezer., 4) Ceiling ventilation has dust build-up
Hi Ball Restaurant is in the MONTGOMERY neighbourhood. MONTGOMERY, Calgary has 74 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of April 22, 2026, there are 50 (68%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no closures.
This restaurant has been inspected 6 times since January 14, 2025, with 6 passes and 0 closures on record.
A bottle of sanitizer was not labelled. , - All chemical bottles must be labelled. A staff member corrected during inspection.
Dishwasher chlorine was measured at 10ppm at the dishes. The chlorine in the bucket lost its strength. The owner switched to a new bottle.
Chicken and pork was observed on the floor in the walk-in freezer. , - All food product must be 6" off the ground.
This record comes from Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health, which inspects food premises across Alberta. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.
Alberta records each visit as either a routine inspection (with any violations noted) or a closed order. If you see violations listed without a closed order, the operator was allowed to continue while addressing them. A closed order means the inspector required the kitchen to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
1) In the dry storage, Raw wood is used as reinforcement for the shelves. , - Have the surface of the wood finish so it can be easy-to-clean, durable and non-porous., 2) Shelves in the three doors stand up cooler observed to be rusting. , - Ensure that the shelves are refinished and sealed.
The following areas need to be clean:, 1) Grease build-up on the kitchen wall and ceiling tiles by the canopy. , 2) Grease and food debris build-up underneath and between the deep fryers., 3) Food debris on the floor of the walk-in freezer., 4) Ceiling ventilation has dust build-up
100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution was not made at the time of the inspection., , Corrected on site.
Shelf by the wall across from the deep fryer was covered in grease and grime., , Clean.
1) Unfinished wooden cupboard doors at the cooking line. , , Finish or remove the cupboard doors., , 2) Ventilation for the kitchen was insufficient. Walls and ceiling tiles by the canopy were covered with grease., , Please confirm with the City of Calgary that the canopy is working properly.
1) Deep grooves and black stains on the white cutting boards. , , Resurface or replace the cutting boards, , 2) Food debris and grease build-up on the milk grates. , , Remove milk crates and do not use them in the kitchen., , 3) Dirty stickers on the food storage containers., , Remove dirty stickers and clean the food storage containers. , , 4) Deep freezer lid corner was repaired with blue tape. , , Fix or repair the lid., , 5) Deep grooves and black stains on the white plastic cutting boards., , Resurface or replace the plastic cutting boards.
**October 19, 2023**, Some cleaning had been done but much more is required. Specifically in the following areas:, - Interior of the dishwasher, - wok cooking station/burner, - Wooden preparation table and the metal shelving, - Stove on the main cooking line, - Under the deep fryers, - Exterior and interior of the upright cooler on the main line, - Underneath the dishwashing area, - Walls in the kitchen, , Clean and maintain in clean and sanitary condition at all times., , , **October 12, 2023**, A significant accumulation of grease, dust, and/or food debris was present on surfaces in the kitchen including but not limited to: floors underneath equipment and on floors underneath the shelves, on food equipment such as the stove, walls, ceiling and all of the hard-to reach areas. , , - A thorough cleaning throughout the facility is required. , , **October 6th, 2023 violations**, , Ventilation filter has excessive grease and oil buildup. , , Burners have buildup of food debris around them. , , **End of October additional violations** , , Dirty cardboard boxes and pieces of cardboard on shelves next to clean utensils, rice cookers etc. Please organize items so storage of different classes of items are separate. , , Rice cookers, sides of table units, shelves in kitchen cooler dirty., , Please clean and sanitize all surfaces and utensils in the kitchen ., , No written plan for the cleaning of this facility available or records of cleaning being kept., , Please prepare a cleaning plan for this facility.
The following areas need to be clean:, 1) Food stains and debris build-up on the kitchen shelves. , 2) Grease build-up on the kitchen wall and ceiling tiles by the canopy. , 3) Grease and food debris build-up underneath the deep fryers. , 4) Grime build-up on the baseboards and floor hard to reach areas., 5) Grease stains on kitchen walls., 6) Grease build-up on the cook line cupboard doors., , Clean the entire kitchen. , 7) Clutter noted in the kitchen and dining room. , Remove the clutter and organize the kitchen and dining room for easy cleaning., , 8) No cleaning schedule and no charts for food surface sanitizer, dishwasher, coolers and freezers. , , Provide a cleaning schedule., Check and record food surface sanitizer, dishwasher, coolers and freezers
All perishable foods were removed from the stand-up cooler., , Previous Inspection:, Perishable foods in the stand-up cooler were measured between 9.2 to 13.4 degrees C. , Ginger beef @ 9.2 to 13.4 degrees , Eggs @ 12.1 degrees C, , Discarded all the rice and perishable foods in the cooler.
1) Unfinished wooden cupboard doors at the cooking line. , , Finish or remove the cupboard doors., , 2) Ventilation for the kitchen was insufficient. Walls and ceiling tiles by the canopy were covered with grease., , Please confirm with the City of Calgary that the canopy is working properly.
1) Three door glass stand up cooler:, - grease and food stains on the doors, handles and bottom shelf., -Stains on the walls., , Clean the stand-up cooler., , 2) Deep grooves and black stains on the white cutting boards. , , Resurface or replace the cutting boards, , 3) Food debris and grease build-up on the milk grates. , , Remove milk crates and do not use them in the kitchen., , 4) Dirty stickers on the food storage containers., , Remove dirty stickers and clean the food storage containers. , , 5) Spring roll wrapper bags were used between the food during storage. These are being re-used for food storage. , , Discard spring roll wrapper bags. Foods must be stored in re-usable food containers that can be washed, rinsed and sanitized for food storage. or cover with single-use plastic wrap., , 6) Grease stains build-up on the walk-in freezer door and grime build-up on the floor., , Clean the walk-in freezer door., , 7) Deep freezer lid corner was repaired with blue tape. , , Fix or repair the lid., , 8) Deep grooves and black stains on the white plastic cutting boards., , Resurface or replace the plastic cutting boards.
The following areas need to be clean:, 1) Food stains and debris build-up on the kitchen shelves. , 2) Grease build-up on the kitchen wall and ceiling tiles by the canopy. , 3) Grease and food debris build-up underneath the deep fryers. , 4) Debris build-up on the food storage racks., 5) Grime build-up on the baseboards and floor hard to reach areas., 6) Grease stains on light switches, and kitchen walls and doors., 7) Grease build-up on the cook line cupboard doors., , Clean the entire kitchen. , 8) Clutter noted in the kitchen and dining room. , Remove the clutter and organize the kitchen and dining room for easy cleaning., , 9) No cleaning schedule and no charts for food surface sanitizer, dishwasher, coolers and freezers. , , Provide a cleaning schedule., Check and record food surface sanitizer, dishwasher, coolers and freezers
**October 19, 2023**, Some cleaning had been done but much more is required. Specifically in the following areas:, - Interior of the dishwasher, - wok cooking station/burner, - Wooden preparation table and the metal shelving, - Stove on the main cooking line, - Under the deep fryers, - Exterior and interior of the upright cooler on the main line, - Underneath the dishwashing area, - Walls in the kitchen, , Clean and maintain in clean and sanitary condition at all times., , , **October 12, 2023**, A significant accumulation of grease, dust, and/or food debris was present on surfaces in the kitchen including but not limited to: floors underneath equipment and on floors underneath the shelves, on food equipment such as the stove, walls, ceiling and all of the hard-to reach areas. , , - A thorough cleaning throughout the facility is required. , , **October 6th, 2023 violations**, , Ventilation filter has excessive grease and oil buildup. , , Burners have buildup of food debris around them. , , **End of October additional violations** , , Dirty cardboard boxes and pieces of cardboard on shelves next to clean utensils, rice cookers etc. Please organize items so storage of different classes of items are separate. , , Rice cookers, sides of table units, shelves in kitchen cooler dirty., , Please clean and sanitize all surfaces and utensils in the kitchen ., , No written plan for the cleaning of this facility available or records of cleaning being kept., , Please prepare a cleaning plan for this facility.
1) Chlorine sanitizer in the spray bottle was measured less than 10ppm., , Use 100ppm chlorine (1/2 teaspoon bleach per L water), , 2) Cleaning cloths were covered with stains and grease., , Provide new cloths
Single use gloves were being reused. Several pairs of used single use gloves were stored on top of the paper towel dispenser., , Discard single use gloves after removing from hands.
1) Four large baking trays of cooked rice were being dried on the top shelf at room temperature. Rice was measured at 18.0 degrees C., , 2) Perishable foods in the three door stand up cooler were measured between 9.2 to 13.4 degrees C. , Ginger beef @ 9.2 to 13.4 degrees , Eggs @ 12.1 degrees C, , Discarded all the rice and perishable foods in the cooler., , 3) Cooked sliced chicken was not cooled down to 4 degrees C before storing in the prep cooler insert. Chicken was measured between 45 to 54.2 degrees C., , Cool down the chicken to 4 degrees C or below before storing them in the prep cooler insert.
Dishwasher chlorine was measured at 10ppm at the dishes. The chlorine in the bucket lost its strength. The owner switched to a new bottle. (CDI)
No hot water at the kitchen handwash sink, the hot tap was broken., , Fix the tap and ensure both hot and cold water is available for handwashing.
Chlorine test strips were discolored. , , Provide new chlorine test strips.
1) Unfinished wooden shelf in the kitchen., , Finish or remove the shelf. , , 2) Unfinished wooden cupboard doors at the cooking line. , , Finish or remove the cupboard doors., , 3) Ventilation for the kitchen was insufficient. Walls and ceiling tiles by the canopy were covered with grease., , Please confirm with the City of Calgary that the canopy is working properly. , , 4) Two-compartment sink tap was leaking. , , Fix the tap
1) Walk-in cooler: , - stains on the door and handles. , -dirty cardboard used to the shelf, -rust and debris on the metal racks, -mold observed the on back wall, , Clean the entire walk-in cooler., , 2) Three door glass stand up cooler:, - grease and food stains on the doors, handles and bottom shelf., -Stains on the walls., , Clean the stand up cooler., , 3) Prep cooler:, --grease and stains on the lid cover the inserts, -mold inside the cooler walls and racks. , , Clean the prep cooler,, 4) Deep grooves and black stains on the white cutting boards. , Resurface or replace the cutting boards, , 5) Dried sauce build-up on the sauce buckets exteriors., , Clean the sauce buckets daily., , 6) Grease build-up on the order clip board. , , Clean the clip board., , 7) Food debris and grease build-up on the milk grates. , , Remove milk crates and do not use them in the kitchen., , 8) Dirty stickers on the food storage containers., , Remove dirty stickes and clean the food storage containers. , , 9) Numerous used plastic bags were stored on shelves on the main line and Spring roll wrapper bags were used between the food during storage. These are being re-used for food storage. , , Discarded the used bags and spring roll wrapper bags. Foods must be stored in re-usable food containers that can be washed, rinsed and sanitized for food storage. or cover with single-use plastic wrap., , 9) Grease stains build-up on the walk-in freezer door. , , Clean the walk-in freezer door., , 10) White vegetable storage bins were not cleaned and sanitized before placing new vegetables in. Black stains and mold were found on the corners of the containers., , Clean and sanitize after each use., , 11) Old duct tape was observed on the strainer handle. , , Fix or replace stainer., , 12) Deep freezer lid corner was repaired with blue tape. , , Fix or repair the lid., , 13) Deep grooves and black stains on the white plastic cutting boards., , Resurface or replace the plastic cutting boards.
**October 19, 2023**, Some cleaning had been done but much more is required. Specifically in the following areas:, - Interior of the dishwasher, - wok cooking station/burner, - Wooden preparation table and the metal shelving, - Stove on the main cooking line, - Under the deep fryers, - Exterior and interior of the upright cooler on the main line, - Underneath the dishwashing area, - Walls in the kitchen, , Clean and maintain in clean and sanitary condition at all times., , , **October 12, 2023**, A significant accumulation of grease, dust, and/or food debris was present on surfaces in the kitchen including but not limited to: floors underneath equipment and on floors underneath the shelves, on food equipment such as the stove, walls, ceiling and all of the hard-to reach areas. , , - A thorough cleaning throughout the facility is required. , , **October 6th, 2023 violations**, , Ventilation filter has excessive grease and oil buildup. , , Burners have buildup of food debris around them. , , **End of October additional violations** , , Dirty cardboard boxes and pieces of cardboard on shelves next to clean utensils, rice cookers etc. Please organize items so storage of different classes of items are separate. , , Rice cookers, sides of table units, shelves in kitchen cooler dirty., , Please clean and sanitize all surfaces and utensils in the kitchen ., , No written plan for the cleaning of this facility available or records of cleaning being kept., , Please prepare a cleaning plan for this facility.
The following areas need to be clean:, 1) Food stains and debris build-up on the prep sink, ice machine and kitchen shelves. , 2) Grease build-up on the kitchen wall and ceiling tiles by the canopy. , 3) Grease and food debris build-up underneath the deep fryers. , 4) Debris build-up on the food storage racks., 5) Grime build-up on the baseboards and floor hard to reach areas., 6) Debris build-up on the dishwasher., 7) Grease stains on light switches, and kitchen walls and doors., 8) Grease build-up on the cook line cupboard doors., 9) Grease and debris build-up on the wooden prep table. , , Clean the entire kitchen. , 10) Clutter noted in the kitchen and dining room. , Remove the clutter and organize the kitchen and dining room for easy cleaning., , 11) No cleaning schedule and no charts for food surface sanitizer, dishwasher, coolers and freezers. , , Provide a cleaning schedule., Check and record food surface sanitizer, dishwasher, coolers and freezers